Sálin hans Jóns míns, sometimes abbreviated to Sálin, was an Icelandic rock band established in Reykjavík by Guðmundur Jónsson, Jón Ólafsson and Stefán Hilmarsson, with Rafn Jónsson and Harald Þorsteinsson joining for their inaugural year. The band held its first concert in March 1988,Pressan.is: Sálin hans Jóns míns 25 ára: Sjáðu gömlu myndirnar (in Icelandic) considered the year of establishment. In 1989, Rafn Jónsson and Harald Þorsteinsson were replaced by Friðrik Sturluson and Jens Hansson as permanent members.
The name is based on an Icelandic legend of the same name, Sálin hans Jóns míns, written by Icelandic poet Davíð Stefánsson.
Members Stefán Hilmarsson - vocals Guðmundur Jónsson - guitar Friðrik Sturluson - bass Jens Hansson - Keyboards, saxophone Jóhann Hjörleifsson - drums
Discography Albums 1988: Syngjandi sveittir 1989: Hvar er draumurinn? 1991: Sálin hans Jóns míns 1992: Garg 1992: Þessi þungu högg 1995: Sól um nótt 1998: Gullna hliðið 1999: 12. ágúst '99 2000: Annar máni 2001: Logandi ljós 2003: Vatnið 2005: Undir þínum áhrifum 2006: Sálin og Gospel 2008: Arg 2010: Upp og niður stigann 2013: Glamr
solo by Stefán Hilmarsson 1993: Lif 1996: Eins og er... 2008: Ein handa þér 2009: Húm (Söngvar um ástina og lífið)
Singles (Selective) "Okkar nótt" "Á Nýjum Stað" "Sól ég hef sögu að segja þér" "Gefðu mér bros (Þú um það ;-)" (2013) "Ferðamenn" (2013)
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